bet365 launched its online sportsbook in Kansas, the company said, marking its 14th US state launch overall. The state’s sports betting market totalled $185.2 million in June, including $181.7 million in online wagers and $3.4 million at retail.
The launch adds Kansas to bet365’s US sportsbook markets and increases competition in the state’s online betting sector.
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The Kansspelautoriteit has awarded eight follow-on licences to online gambling operators, valid from October 2026 through September 2031. The regulator assessed violations definitively established over the previous five years and gave some operators additional points to address.
bet365 has launched in Washington D.C., securing three major sports partnerships as it rolls out its offer in the district. The operator is launching with an extensive sportsbook proposition.
bet365 launched online sports betting and casino gaming in West Virginia, its 18th US market. The company said the state is its fourth US market offering both products; West Virginia Lottery licensing documents show approval for a full annual licence on 29 July. The launch makes bet365 the state's 10th online sports wagering operator licensee.
BETER received vendor registration from the Virginia Lottery, extending its US presence to 10 states. The approval permits the supplier to provide Virginia operators with data and streams for Setka Cup table tennis and ESportsBattle tournaments. Both offerings are already available through bet365 in Virginia.
Bingoal and TOTO Online, the latter operated by Nederlandse Loterij, have confirmed renewed Dutch igaming licences. The renewals follow the KSA's renewal of Holland Casino's licence as the first five-year permits from the October 2021 market launch approach expiry. Several major operators' licences are due to expire on 1 October.